Girl · #6,485 in 2026

Gretchin

Name: Popularity of the name Gretchin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gretchin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

A goblin is a diminutive, grotesque, and often malevolent humanoid creature prominent in European folklore, typically characterized by its mischievous or demonic nature, small stature, furry or leathery appearance, and ability to shapeshift. Goblins are believed to dwell in subterranean areas or households, where they engage in acts ranging from pranks to murder.

Current Rank

#6,485

Peak Rank

#5,777 (1974)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1975

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#5777

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gretchin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The term "goblin" entered English in the early 14th century, derived from the Anglo-Norman French gobelin or Old French gobelin , which was first attested in 1195 in the chronicle L'Estoire de la guerre sainte by the Norman monk Ambroise , where it described a treacherous figure. This French form traces back to Medieval Latin gobelinus , appearing around 1140 in Orderic Vitalis 's Historia ecclesiastica , referring to a demon expelled from a church in Évreux . Scholars propose possible etymological connections to earlier languages, including Ancient Greek kóbalos , meaning "rogue" or "mischiev

The Story of Gretchin

Gretchin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 9 Gretchins were born — ranking #5,777 that year. As of 2026, Gretchin ranks #6,485 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Gretchins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Gretchin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gretchin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gretchen
Grouching
Grecian
Grudging
Gresham
Ghrelin
Gratian
Grenon
Groschen
Crutching
Geralyn
Grison

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gretchin

What does the name Gretchin mean?

How popular is Gretchin in 2026?

In 2026, Gretchin ranks #6,485 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Gretchin most popular?

Gretchin reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #5,777 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Gretchin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gretchin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gretchin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gretchin include Chairty, Venette, Cherlene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gretchin

Gretchin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Gretchin's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #5,777. Use the chart and map above to compare Gretchin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.